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1199 days ago

Smartsizing Your Future

Ngaio Marsh Retirement Village

Smartsizing is about creating a life of simplicity and enjoyment, by ensuring your home fits your lifestyle, now and in the future.

If you want to spend more time with family and friends, travel, stay active and learn new things, smartsizing makes this much easier. With less time spent on maintenance and chores you’ll have more time to create a life full of enjoyment and meaning.

These webinars will offer insight into how you can make this happen.

Join us to hear from experts in their field as they offer insight into how you can achieve this.

Understanding the property market - Presented by Shane Cortese on Monday 14 November, 3:30pm.

Smart home technology - Presented by Grant Sidaway on Tuesday 15 November, 3:30pm.

Downsizing your way to a richer, happier life - Presented by Peter Walsh on Wednesday 16 November, 3:30pm.

These informative presentations are not to be missed, to find out more or to register click below.

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18 days ago

Time to Tickle Your Thinker 🧠

The Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

If a zookeeper had 100 pairs of animals in her zoo, and two pairs of babies are born for each one of the original animals, then (sadly) 23 animals don’t survive, how many animals do you have left in total?

Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post and we'll post the answer in the comments below at 2pm on the day!

Want to stop seeing these in your newsfeed? No worries! Simply head here and click once on the Following button.

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2 days ago

Marketing Strategies for Sustainable Selwyn Businesses

Lincoln Envirotown Coordinator from Lincoln Envirotown

The Selwyn Responsible Business Network warmly invites you to a marketing and promotion workshop dedicated exclusively to businesses committed to environmental and social initiatives.

This workshop is designed to empower Selwyn businesses who are already doing amazing environmental and community work but need the tools to effectively share their story, build trust, and attract conscious customers. If you are passionate about your positive impact, this evening is for you.


What You Will Learn:

This interactive evening will feature industry experts who will teach you how to:

Learn how to promote your environmental practices and community work without "greenwashing."

Reach customers who prioritise ethical and sustainable brands.

Create content that is compelling and trustworthy.

Build your story using your values and mission to create engaging narratives.

Expert Speakers:

We are delighted to be joined by a panel of experts in building ethical brands. They will share their years of expertise, answer your questions, and offer tailored advice.

Jo O'Brien | Senior Marketing Advisor, Selwyn District Council

Fleur Harris | NZ Word Trees

Charlotte Cook | Capa Collective

They possess a wealth of experience in marketing and promotion from various perspectives. They'll be ready to share their insights and expertise, answer your questions and offer valuable advice.

Join us to learn how to showcase your positive impact and strengthen our Selwyn business community. Whether you're a long-standing business or just starting out, we encourage you to come along!

The evening will proceed as follows:

Date: Thursday, 5th March

Time: 5:30 PM for drinks & nibbles, 6 PM start

Venue: Lincoln Event Centre

Cost: Free

RSVP: events.humanitix.com...

To help us with catering arrangements, please register your attendance. However, if you're unable to register beforehand, you are still absolutely welcome to come along!

I look forward to seeing you on the evening.

Maree Hamilton

Email rbacoordinator@gmail.com

Phone: 022 438 4496

Our Sponsors

A big thank you to our wonderful sponsors! We extend our sincere appreciation to all our sponsors: Selwyn District Council, Rātā Foundation, Community Operations South Island - Department of Internal Affairs - COGS, Lottery Community, Lincoln University and Lincoln Community Trust.

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19 days ago

Poll: As a customer, what do you think about automation?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Press investigates the growing reliance on your unpaid labour.

Automation (or the “unpaid shift”) is often described as efficient ... but it tends to benefit employers more than consumers.

We want to know: What do you think about automation?
Are you for, or against?

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As a customer, what do you think about automation?
  • 9.5% For. Self-service is less frustrating and convenient.
    9.5% Complete
  • 43.4% I want to be able to choose.
    43.4% Complete
  • 47.1% Against. I want to deal with people.
    47.1% Complete
2334 votes